Fungal cultures may be monitored for up to 3 weeks before a final report is issued

CPT code(s):

87102, 87206

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Test includes:

Isolation and identification of yeasts and molds. Additional charges may apply. Susceptibility testing of Candida species not albicans is available upon request. Please contact Microbiology to request.

Methodology:

Culture

Synonyms:

MYCOLOGY CULTURE

FUNGUS CULTURE

YEAST CULTURE

MOLD CULTURE

ENVIRONMENTAL FUNGUS CULTURE

THRUSH

CANDIDIASIS, KH PREP, KOH PREP

CANDIDA

MOLD

YEAST

FUNGUS

FUNGI

FUNGAL CULTURE, MYCOLOGY

FUNGAL IDENTIFICATION, FUNGAL ID, FUNGAL ISOLATION

DIMORPHIC MOLD, DIMORPHIC FUNGUS, DIMORPHIC YEAST, DIMORPHIC CULTURE

Clinical significance:

Detection and identification of fungi can assist in the determination of clinical disease and guide appropriate antifungal therapy when required.